Trim, vertical beam assembly and shelving system

Abstract

A trim is used for being covered on a vertical beam of a shelving system, wherein the trim is matched with the shape of the vertical beam, and the trim is configured such that when the trim is covered on the vertical beam, a force is generated between the trim and the vertical beam, the trim is fixed on the vertical beam with the force and the trim is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam. A vertical beam assembly comprises a vertical beam and a trim which is covered on the vertical beam. A shelving system comprises a horizontal beam and a vertical beam which contains a magnetic trim. The connection mode between the trim and the vertical beam is very convenient for installation and disassembly. The trim is covered on the vertical beam, which may improve the overall aesthetics of the vertical beam and prevent other items from being hooked on the vertical beam and thus causing damage to the shelving system.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A trim for being covered on a vertical beam of a shelving system, wherein the trim is matched with the shape of the vertical beam, and the trim is configured such that when the trim is covered on the vertical beam, a force is generated between the trim and the vertical beam, the trim is fixed on the vertical beam with the force and the trim is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam;
 wherein
 the trim comprises a body, the body is in a long strip shape, the shape of the body is matched with a front panel, with slotted holes, of the vertical beam, and the body is configured to be covered on the front panel of the vertical beam; 
 the trim further comprises a first side edge and a second side edge, the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the body along its length direction, the first side edge and the second side edge protrude outward from the body, and a distance between the first side edge and the second side edge is less than a width of the vertical beam in an original state, and the first side edge and the second side edge are configured such that the distance between the first side edge and the second side edge changes under an action of an external force, and the distance returns to the original state when the external force disappears; and 
 the trim further comprises suction components, wherein when the suction components come into contact with the vertical beam, the suction components are pressed to squeeze out air, thereby forming a negative pressure to fix the trim on the vertical beam; 
 wherein the body of the trim is provided with the suction components, and the suction components are suction cups; 
 wherein the first side edge and the second side edge of the trim are provided with a plurality of projecting magnetic portions made of magnetic materials. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The trim of  claim 1 , which is an injection molded piece containing a magnetic material. 
     
     
       3. The trim of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a first surface and a second surface that are oppositely provided, the width of the first surface is greater than the width of the second surface, and the first surface is configured to be in contact with the front panel of the vertical beam. 
     
     
       4. The trim of  claim 1 , wherein the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to the body through connecting portions. 
     
     
       5. The trim of  claim 4 , wherein the connecting portions are in arc shapes. 
     
     
       6. The trim of  claim 1 , wherein the trim is provided with at least one first tear line, the first tear line is perpendicular to the length direction of the trim, and the trim is configured to be able to be broken along the first tear line under the action of an external force. 
     
     
       7. The trim of  claim 1 , wherein the trim is provided with at least one tear line, the tear line is parallel to the length direction of the trim, and the trim is configured to be able to be broken along the tear line under the action of an external force. 
     
     
       8. The trim of  claim 1 , wherein the trim is configured that when the first side edge and the second side edge come into contact with the vertical beam, the distance between the first side edge and the second side edge changes, thereby the first side edge and the second side edge are clamped on the vertical beam. 
     
     
       9. The trim of  claim 1 , wherein the trim is flexible, and the trim is configured to be able to be rolled up to form a cylinder. 
     
     
       10. A vertical beam assembly, comprising:
 a vertical beam which comprises a front panel and two side surfaces, wherein the two side surfaces are respectively located on two opposite sides of the front panel along its length direction, such that the cross-section of the vertical beam is U-shaped; and 
 a trim which is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam, wherein the trim is configured such that by using a force generated by contact between the trim and the vertical beam, the trim is fixed on the vertical beam; 
 wherein
 the trim comprises a body, the body is in a long strip shape, the shape of the body is matched with a front panel, with slotted holes, of the vertical beam, and the body is configured to be covered on the front panel of the vertical beam; 
 the trim further comprises a first side edge and a second side edge, the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the body along its length direction, the first side edge and the second side edge protrude outward from the body, and a distance between the first side edge and the second side edge is less than a width of the vertical beam in an original state, and the first side edge and the second side edge are configured such that the distance between the first side edge and the second side edge changes under an action of an external force, and the distance returns to the original state when the external force disappears; and 
 the trim further comprises suction components, wherein when the suction components come into contact with the vertical beam, the suction components are pressed to squeeze out air, thereby forming a negative pressure to fix the trim on the vertical beam; 
 wherein the body of the trim is provided with the suction components, and the suction components are suction cups; 
 wherein the first side edge and the second side edge of the trim are provided with a plurality of projecting magnetic portions made of magnetic materials. 
 
 
     
     
       11. The vertical beam assembly of  claim 10 , wherein at least part of the trim is made of a magnetic material. 
     
     
       12. The vertical beam assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the trim is configured that when the first side edge and the second side edge come into contact with the vertical beam, the distance between the first side edge and the second side edge changes, thereby the first side edge and the second side edge are clamped on the vertical beam. 
     
     
       13. A shelving system, comprising:
 a horizontal beam; 
 a vertical beam which is connected to the horizontal beam; and 
 a trim which is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam, 
 wherein
 the trim comprises a body, the body is in a long strip shape, the shape of the body is matched with a front panel, with slotted holes, of the vertical beam, and the body is configured to be covered on the front panel of the vertical beam; 
 the trim further comprises a first side edge and a second side edge, the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the body along its length direction, the first side edge and the second side edge protrude outward from the body, and a distance between the first side edge and the second side edge is less than a width of the vertical beam in an original state, and the first side edge and the second side edge are configured such that the distance between the first side edge and the second side edge changes under an action of an external force, and the distance returns to the original state when the external force disappears; and 
 the trim further comprises suction components, wherein when the suction components come into contact with the vertical beam, the suction components are pressed to squeeze out air, thereby forming a negative pressure to fix the trim on the vertical beam; 
 wherein the body of the trim is provided with the suction components, and the suction components are suction cups; 
 wherein the first side edge and the second side edge of the trim are provided with a plurality of projecting magnetic portions made of magnetic materials.